Abies procera (Glauca Group)

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Tall, conical evergreen tree, eventually about 20-40m in height, or a spreading shrub if no leader develops. Growing 3m in 10 years, with silver-grey bark and very bright blue needle-like foliage; produces cones at an early age

Abies procera (Glauca Group)

Scientific classification

Species
Abies procera (Glauca Group) (Abies procera (Glauca Group))
Genus
Abies
Family
Pinaceae
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Toxicity
Conifers
Plant type
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Height
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Spread
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Foliage
Columnar upright
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Abies procera (Glauca Group)

Distribution of Abies procera (Glauca Group)

Distribution map

Distribution of the original taxon: Abies procera
  • Native
  • Introduced
  • Cultivated

Source:WCVP v16 · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 3.0 · Boundaries:WGSRPD / TDWG

Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Abies procera (Glauca Group)

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Abies procera (Glauca Group) care guide

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Deep occasional watering with excellent drainage, less once established

Fertilizing

Light conifer feed once yearly in early spring only

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by grafting in winter

Growing

Grow in deep, neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soil, in full sun, with some shelter from cold winds. See conifer cultivation

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to adelgids and aphids

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